Street Views: International buyers in Prime Central London
The proportion of overseas purchasers in PCL is at a six-year high, according to new research out today, accounting for over half of the homes sold in the capital's top postcodes. These kind of headline figures only tell part of the story - and sometimes much, much less - so here's how some of London's top buying and selling agents have been reporting things on the ground...

Written by
Prime Resi Pundits
Ed Heaton; Guy Bradshaw; Shaun Drummond; Penny Mosgrove; Martin Bikhit; Lucian Cook; Caspar Harvard-Walls at
PrimeResi
PrimeResi is the Journal of Luxury Property. The leading news, opinion & insight resource for the UK's prime residential property industry.
High-rolling US buyers make their move on Prime Central London
Agency reports fresh influx of Stateside interest in the capital's priciest neighbourhoods as Brexit deadline approaches
By PrimeResi
Prime Central London firms tip market to bounce back
'We anticipate that circumstances could lead to a stronger PCL market in 2020/21 than many currently predict, just as we did in early 2009', says LCP, while Winkworth predicts a ‘summer spike’ could…
By PrimeResi
Prime Central London transaction numbers hit a record low, claims new property index
London Central Portfolio launches a new property index; reports that England & Wales has just seen the biggest quarterly fall in property prices since the global financial crisis
By PrimeResi
Companies in this article
UK Sotheby's International Realty Black Brick Savills Harrods Estates Heaton & PartnersMost read
SevenCapital gears up for £1bn London expansion
Birmingham real estate investor-developer announces brace of key hires & plans trio of major projects in the UK capital, delivering over 1,000 new homes.
Nicolas Van Patrick swoops on Aylesford International’s rental business
Boutique Knightsbridge agency boosts RBKC presence with latest high-profile acquisition.
Queen Anne ‘masterpiece’ hits the market on Chelsea’s Cheyne Walk
In Pictures: Historic trophy home overlooking the Thames is one of the most notable listings of 2025 so far.
Knight Frank names three new lettings managers
Agency bolsters operations in key markets across South West, North, City & East London.
Leading property PR agencies to merge
Chanel Bailey's Elevate & Adam Foster's Ellwood have joined forces to create 'a dynamic & expanded powerhouse in the industry.'
By PrimeResi
Knightsbridge apartment scheme pitched as London’s ‘ultimate multi-generational home’
In Pictures: Mdesign's ultra-prime boutique project on Pont Street is being marketed at £54mn.
Ten Charts: Inside Foxtons’ big turnaround plan
Latest annual report reveals how the high-profile agency is approaching risk & opportunity, creating a 'more respectful and inclusive environment' - and deploying 'growth mode'.
Luxury sector veteran moves back into super-prime property
Having set up a boutique estate agency in Mayfair in the 1970s, Anthony Lassman 'has come full circle' as his Nota Bene Global business adds a property acquisition service for HNWIs.
By PrimeResi
Weekly Showcase: Ten featured prime resi listings
PrimeResi's regular stock check, powered by LonRes
‘Footloose’ companies & HNWIs shift to new wealth hubs
Ranked: Savills' new Dynamic Wealth Indices identify which international cities are doing best at attracting & developing wealth & investment.
By PrimeResi
LATEST ARTICLES
Former PCL agency boss joins self-employed property brokerage
Ben Hopkinson has made the move to Moveli after 17 years at boutique firm Moretons, where he led offices in Westminster & Knightsbridge.
‘Modest growth’ for global house prices as markets ‘wait for rate cuts’
Knight Frank's index of property values in 55 international housing markets has fallen by 3.6% in real terms since 2022.
By PrimeResi
Ranked: Britain’s top 20 prime locations for property buyers in 2025
National buying agency Garrington has identified 1,600 great places to live, with postcodes in Hertfordshire, Stirling and Tyne & Wear coming out on top for their 'optimum blend of high living standards,…
By PrimeResi
ATED receipts still on the rise
HMRC raked in £132mn from the Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings in the last 12 months, up 6% on the previous year.
London design studio lands series of show home projects
A.London has been commissioned by developers including London Square, CIT & Argent.